Principal DevOps Engineer - Derry/Londonderry

FinTrU; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal DevOps Engineer, where you will lead the design and optimization of innovative solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and the adoption of best practices in automation and reliability. You will mentor junior engineers, drive performance improvements, and manage incident responses, all while enjoying a hybrid work environment. With a focus on personal and professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Hybrid working with WFH furniture support

Family-focused policies

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development strategies

Diverse social and cultural activities

Sabbatical policies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, focusing on DevOps roles.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and optimization of high-quality solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

incident management

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

At FinTrU, our Product Technology team is seeking an experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of high-quality solutions. This role involves contributing to both product and platform development and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will advocate for best practices in automation, reliability, and performance while mentoring junior engineers to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.

You should apply if you have:

• 7+ years of experience in a software development environment, with hands-on experience in support/DevOps roles, including RCA, support techniques, and incident management.
• Expert-level proficiency in Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in building, enhancing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

This is an opportunity to:

• Collaborate with product and architecture teams to enhance quality and performance of solutions, ensuring optimal service delivery.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps practices to deliver performance improvements and high system availability.
• Implement and manage automation tools and IaC solutions like Terraform and Ansible to streamline processes.
• Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis for critical failures.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

We reserve the right to alter or amend the shortlisting criteria at any time during the process.

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Why FinTrU

We offer modern city centre offices across locations with a hybrid working environment, allowing a mix of home and office work.

In this rewarding role, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal and professional development through our award-winning Learning & Development programme.

Our culture, centered around our core values — People, Passion, Professionalism, and Partnership — emphasizes diversity, inclusion, strong relationships, and a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working with WFH furniture support
• Family-focused policies
• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Learning & development strategies
• Diverse social and cultural activities
• Sabbatical policies, including ‘FinTrU Unplugged’ (a 4-week paid sabbatical)

Compensation:

• Annual salary reviews
• Discretionary performance-related bonuses